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The 1998–99 season was the 102nd season of Scottish league football.[1]
1998–99 in Scottish football | |
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Premier League champions | |
Rangers | |
First Division champions | |
Hibernian | |
Second Division champions | |
Livingston | |
Third Division champions | |
Ross County | |
Scottish Cup winners | |
Rangers | |
League Cup winners | |
Rangers | |
Junior Cup winners | |
Kilwinning Rangers | |
Teams in Europe | |
Celtic, Heart of Midlothian, Kilmarnock, Rangers | |
Scotland national team | |
Euro 2000 qualification | |
← 1997–98 1999–2000 → |
The 1998–99 SPL season was one that ended in success for Rangers. Dutchman Dick Advocaat was brought in to replace Walter Smith at Rangers and made major changes, bringing in many players.
Rangers were comfortable for most of the season, being top for most of it. Their main low of the season was a 5–1 defeat to Celtic at Parkhead. After beating Aberdeen 3–1 at Ibrox on 25 April, Rangers had a chance to clinch the title at Parkhead on 2 May. Rangers did what they wanted to do with a 3–0 victory. Two goals from Neil McCann and a Jorg Albertz penalty gave Rangers their 100th league victory over Celtic. The match was overshadowed by the controversy during and after the game. Three players were sent off and referee Hugh Dallas was hit by a coin thrown from the Celtic end.[2]
Rangers were presented with the trophy the following week at home to Hearts. The match ended 0–0. Dunfermline Athletic were relegated to the First Division.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Rangers (C) | 36 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 78 | 31 | +47 | 77 | Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round |
2 | Celtic | 36 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 84 | 35 | +49 | 71 | Qualification for the UEFA Cup qualifying round[lower-alpha 1] |
3 | St Johnstone | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 39 | 38 | +1 | 57 | |
4 | Kilmarnock | 36 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 47 | 29 | +18 | 56 | |
5 | Dundee | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 36 | 56 | −20 | 46 | |
6 | Heart of Midlothian | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 44 | 50 | −6 | 42 | |
7 | Motherwell | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 35 | 54 | −19 | 41 | |
8 | Aberdeen | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 43 | 71 | −28 | 37 | |
9 | Dundee United | 36 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 37 | 48 | −11 | 34 | |
10 | Dunfermline Athletic (R) | 36 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 28 | 59 | −31 | 28 | Relegation to the 1999–2000 Scottish First Division |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hibernian (C, P) | 36 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 84 | 33 | +51 | 89 | Promotion to the Premier League |
2 | Falkirk | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 60 | 38 | +22 | 66 | |
3 | Ayr United | 36 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 66 | 42 | +24 | 62 | |
4 | Airdrieonians | 36 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 42 | 43 | −1 | 59 | |
5 | St Mirren | 36 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 42 | 43 | −1 | 52 | |
6 | Morton | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 45 | 41 | +4 | 49 | |
7 | Clydebank | 36 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 36 | 38 | −2 | 46 | |
8 | Raith Rovers | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 37 | 57 | −20 | 35 | |
9 | Hamilton Academical (R) | 36 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 62 | −32 | 28 | Relegation to the Second Division |
10 | Stranraer (R) | 36 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 29 | 74 | −45 | 17 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Livingston (C, P) | 36 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 64 | 35 | +29 | 77 | Promotion to the First Division |
2 | Inverness CT (P) | 36 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 80 | 48 | +32 | 72 | |
3 | Clyde | 36 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 46 | 42 | +4 | 53 | |
4 | Queen of the South | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 50 | 45 | +5 | 48 | |
5 | Alloa Athletic | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 65 | 56 | +9 | 46 | |
6 | Stirling Albion | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 50 | 63 | −13 | 44 | |
7 | Arbroath | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 37 | 52 | −15 | 44 | |
8 | Partick Thistle | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 36 | 45 | −9 | 43 | |
9 | East Fife (R) | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 42 | 64 | −22 | 42 | Relegation to the Third Division |
10 | Forfar Athletic (R) | 36 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 48 | 68 | −20 | 31 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ross County (C, P) | 36 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 87 | 42 | +45 | 77 | Promotion to the Second Division |
2 | Stenhousemuir (P) | 36 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 62 | 42 | +20 | 64 | |
3 | Brechin City | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 47 | 44 | +3 | 58 | |
4 | Dumbarton | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 53 | 40 | +13 | 57 | |
5 | Berwick Rangers | 36 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 53 | 49 | +4 | 50 | |
6 | Queen's Park | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 41 | 46 | −5 | 44 | |
7 | Albion Rovers | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 43 | 63 | −20 | 44 | |
8 | East Stirlingshire | 36 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 50 | 48 | +2 | 40 | |
9 | Cowdenbeath | 36 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 35 | 65 | −30 | 33 | |
10 | Montrose | 36 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 42 | 74 | −32 | 30 |
The Scottish League Cup (CIS Insurance Cup) began in August and ended in November. Eventual winners Rangers defeated Alloa Athletic, Ayr United and Airdrieonians en route to the final which was held at Celtic Park. Rangers defeated SPL side St Johnstone 2–1 to give Dick Advocaat his first trophy as Rangers manager.
The (Tennents) Scottish Cup began in January and ended in May. Eventual winners Rangers defeated Stenhousemuir, Hamilton Academical, Falkirk and St Johnstone en route the final. At the new Hampden Park, Rangers met Old Firm rivals Celtic. A Rod Wallace goal clinched a domestic treble for Rangers in Dick Advocaat's first season as manager.
Competition | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
---|---|---|---|
Scottish Cup 1998–99 | Rangers | 1–0 | Celtic |
League Cup 1998–99 | Rangers | 2–1 | St Johnstone |
Youth Cup | Celtic | 4–0 | Dundee |
Junior Cup | Kilwinning Rangers | 1–0 | Kelty Hearts |
Challenge Cup | No competition |
Club | Competition(s) | Final round | Coef. |
---|---|---|---|
Celtic | UEFA Champions League UEFA Cup |
Second qualifying round Second round |
7.50 |
Heart of Midlothian | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | First round | 3.00 |
Rangers | UEFA Cup | Third round | 10.50 |
Kilmarnock | UEFA Cup | Second qualifying round | 1.50 |
Average coefficient – 5.625[permanent dead link]
Date | Venue | Opponents | Score[3] | Competition | Scotland scorer(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 September | Zalgirio Stadionas, Vilnius (A) | Lithuania | 0–0 | ECQG9 | |
10 October | Tyencastle Park, Edinburgh (A) | Estonia | 3–2 | ECQG9 | Billy Dodds (2), Sergei Hohlov-Simson (o.g.) |
14 October | Pittodrie, Aberdeen (H) | Faroe Islands | 2–1 | ECQG9 | Billy Dodds, Craig Burley |
31 March | Celtic Park, Glasgow (H) | Czech Republic | 1–2 | ECQG9 | Eoin Jess |
28 April | Weserstadion, Bremen (A) | Germany | 1–0 | Friendly | Don Hutchison |
5 June | Svangaskarð, Toftir (A) | Faroe Islands | 1–1 | ECQG9 | Allan Johnston |
9 June | Sparta Stadion, Prague (A) | Czech Republic | 2–3 | ECQG9 | Paul Ritchie, Allan Johnston |
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